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Please return this form together with your tag and donation to:Supporter Services, Pilgrims Hospices, 56 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8JAPlease note: Trees of Love weatherproof tags are readily available from all Pilgrims Hospices and its retail shops.Please make your cheque payable to Pilgrims Hospices or complete your credit/debit card details below.Please use capitals and state the namesexactly as you wish them to be displayedin the TREES OF LOVE book of remembrance.I enclose my donation of:£To Remember:Dedicated By:To be displayed on the tree at(please tick as appropriate):CanterburyAshfordThanetYour nameaddresstelephoneI/We intend to come to the Carol Service at (please tick and number as appropriate):Pilgrims Hospice in CanterburyPilgrims Hospice in AshfordPilgrims Hospice in ThanetPlease indicate the number of people attendingemailpostcodePilgrims 2014 calendar – a giftfor all seasons and all reasonsFeaturingwinning photosfrom ourKent in FocuscompetitionYours for just £5– please useorder form in thissupplement orpurchase inour shopsPlease treat the enclosed total amount shown as aGift Aid donation. I confirm I have paid or will pay anamount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax forthe current tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to theamount of tax that all the charities and Community Amateur SportssignatureDateI wish to pay by credit/debit card. I authorise you to charge my card (details below).Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for thecurrent tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT andcouncil tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25pof tax on every £1 that I have given.Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is registered under the DataProtection Act and holds information about its supporters oncomputer. Your name and address will not be disclosed to any otherorganisation but we may from time to time, send you news aboutPilgrims Hospices and information about events. If you would prefernot to receive this information, please tick this box.Card numberISSUE DATEEXPIRY DATEIssue number (Switch only)//SECURITYSignatureFOR OFFICE USE ONLYHospice sites:Canterbury, 56 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JA Tel 01227 459700Ashford, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NE Tel 01233 504100Thanet, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AD Tel 01843 233920www.pilgrimshospices.org e eastkent@pilgrimshospices. Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is a company limited by guarantee.Registered office 56 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8JA. Registered charity no 293968 and as a company in England no 2000560.

£3.95 per packof ten cards with white envelopesPilgrims Hospices Christmas Cards 20131. Holly & HeartSize: 126 x 172 mmGreeting: Seasons Greetings2. Driving Home for ChristmasSize: 126 x 126 mmGreeting: With Every Good Wishfor Christmasand the New Year5. Partridge in a Pear TreeSize: 140 x 140 mmGreeting: With Every Good Wishfor Christmasand the New Year6. RobinSize: 126 x 172 mmGreeting: Seasons Greetings7. Christmas HarbourSize: 140 x 140 mmGreeting: Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year3. Golden AngelSize: 140 x 140 mmGreeting: Seasons Greetings4. Christmas TreeSize: 126 x 172 mmGreeting: Seasons Greetings9. Christmas LoveSize: 140 x 140 mmGreeting: Seasons Greetings8. Cat in SnowSize: 140 x 140 mmGreeting: Merry Christmasand a Happy New YearOrder online at www.charitycardshop.com/pilgrimshospices

Pilgrims Hospices ORDER FORM 2013How to orderOrder No.:To order you can complete and send us the form below, go online to www.charitycardshop.com/pilgrimshospicesor call us on 01227 811647. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (8.30am to 7pm from 7th October).1. Please complete the name, address and telephone section in BLOCK CAPITALS.2. Fill in the quantities and total for the items required.3. Calculate the sub-total and then add postage and packaging cost from the list below.4. Add together your Sub-total, P&P, Donation box and then complete the Total box.5. Please make cheques payable to “Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent” OR complete the credit card section at the bottomof the page, then post your order to the address below.6. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery. Orders accepted up until 13th December.Post your order to:Name: ..................................................................................................................Pilgrims HospicesAddress: .............................................................................................................. Christmas Cards,Appledown House,............................................................................................................................. Barton Business Park,New Dover Road,.............................................................................................................................Canterbury CT1 3TE.Postcode: .......................................Tel: ..............................................................Please tick the box if youwould like us to gift aidyour donation.Please treat the enclosed total amount shownas a Gift Aid donation. I confirm I have paid orwill pay an amount of Income Tax and/orCapital Gains Tax for the current tax year(6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal tothe amount of tax that all the charities andCommunity Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for thecurrent tax year. I understand that other taxessuch as VAT and council tax do not qualify. Iunderstand the charity will reclaim 25p of taxon every £1 that I have given.By ticking the ‘gift aid’ box, you confirm thatyou have paid an amount of income or capitalgains tax at least equal to the tax we reclaimon your donation. Council tax and VAT donot qualify.Signed________________________________Date______/______/ 2013UK postage & packaging details:Orders under £20 = £3.25£20.01 to £50 = £4.25Above £50.01 = £6.50For overseas ordersplease call or go onlineDate:No. Description Qty Price1 Holly & Heart £3.952 Driving Home for Christmas £3.953 Golden Angel £3.954 Christmas Tree £3.955 Partridge in a Pear Tree £3.956 Robin £3.957 Christmas Harbour £3.958 Cat in Snow £3.959 Christmas Love £3.9510 2014 Calendar £5.00I have enclosed a cheque made payable to “Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent” for the purchase above--------------------------------------------------------------------I AUTHORISE YOU TO DEBIT MY VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / MAESTRO / JCB ACCOUNT WITH THE PURCHASE ABOVEMy card number is:Start date:Expiry date:Issue No:Security No*:*The last 3 digits(4 for Amex) of thenumber printed on thesignature strip of your cardSignature: .......................................................................................... Date: / / 2013“Impress Publishing” will appear on your statement for credit/debit card payments.Sub-TotalUK P&PDonationTotalTotal£ - pPilgrims Hospices in east Kentis a company limited by guarantee.Registered office: 56 London Road,Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JA.Registered as a companyin England No. 2000560.There is more merchandise available and can be purchased at the three Pilgrims Hospices sites in Canterbury, Thanet and Ashford.Canterbury, 56 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JA - Telephone: 01227 812621 Thanet, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AD - Telephone: 01843 233934Ashford Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NE - Telephone: 01233 504102You can give to Sponsor A Nurse at PilgrimsHospices this ChristmasBy sponsoring a Pilgrims nurse this festive seasonyou are helping to ease pain, offer comfort,provide reassurance to patients and theirfamilies, and enabling someone to live lifeto the full in the time they have left.It costs £20 an hour to cover all the costsof ensuring a nurse can provide carewhere it’s needed – on the ward, in the dayhospice, in a patient’s own home, orat a community outreach group.This Christmas, your donation can make a real difference for our patients.GIFT AID Thanks to the Gift Aid scheme you can give an extra 25p per pound. I confirm I have paidor will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for the current tax year (6 April to 5April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities and Community Amateur SportsClubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for the current tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VATand council tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I have given.Signature ............................................................................................................................date ...............................Data protection information – Pilgrims Hospices is registered under the Data Protection Act. Your name and address will not bedisclosed to any other organisation but we may, from time to time, send you news about Pilgrims Hospices and information aboutevents. If you would prefer not to receive information please tick the boxPlease return the completed form to: Pilgrims Hospices, Accounts Department, 56 LondonRoad, Canterbury CT2 8JA. By signing the form I confirm that I have read and accepted theterms and conditions below.I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SINGLE PAYMENT OF 1 hour £20 2 hrs £403 hours £60 one day £150 one week £750 otherCanterbury Thanet Ashford Hospice at HomeI enclose a cheque payment of £......................(payable to Pilgrims Hospices)Please debit my credit/debit card (we accept Maestro, Visa and Mastercard)Card numberSecurity code valid from expiry date and issue noSignature........................................................................................date.......................Name............................................................................................................................Address...............................................................................................................................................................................................................postcode.................................mail...........................................................tel no (inc area code)...................................If you have any questions please email karen.kenward@pilgrimshospices.org or phone her on 01843 233934.

Two ways for you to create lastingmemories of your loved ones“I am delighted to support A Roseto Remember. These beautiful rosesare such a fitting way to remembera loved one or could simply be athoughtful gift. And the best part isthat the proceeds go to a wonderfullocal charity.”Pilgrims Hospices has six dedicatedgardens around east Kent, allin calm,tranquilsettings,where youcan have awhite roseplanted inmemory of aloved one – you can purchase our roses for planting inyour own garden or give them as gifts.Beautiful Harkuly roses can be ordered and despatchedfor planting between November and February, to flowerduring the following summer. You can learn moreabout our Rose to Remember scheme by visitingwww.pilgrimshospices.org or by requesting a leaflet and order form from any ofour hospices, retail shops or emailing pauline.donkin@pilgrimshospices.orgPilgrims Paths area feature of ourhospices’ gardensAll three of our hospices feature well laidout, carefully tended gardens with areas setaside for memorial Pilgrims Paths.Specially engraved bricks, bearing thename of your loved one, can be laid intothe pathway for you to view whenever youwish. You can learn more about PilgrimsPaths, either by visiting our websitewww.pilgrimshospices.org or asking for adetailed leaflet available in the hospices,retail shops or emailing pauline.donkin@pilgrimshospices.orgBAFTA award winning actress,Brenda Blethyn OBE who wasborn in Ramsgate.Pilgrims Hospices is a charity providingspecialist palliative care free of charge to people in east Kent.We care for people with illnesses that cannot be cured including cancer, heartfailure, respiratory conditions and neurological diseases. Care is provided fromthe three sites in Canterbury, Ashford and Thanet, in patients’ homes and viacommunity programmes. Care is also extended to families and carers.To keep delivering care to those that need it the most, Pilgrims has to raise nearly£9 million each year. The majority of this comes from our local community so,your support is vital to our fundraising efforts.Pilgrims Hospices is a Registered Company limited by guarantee.Registered office: 56 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JA.Registered as a company in England No:2000560. Registered Charity No 293968A Rose to RememberRoseAto RememberSeasons GreetingsThe Gift of GivingBuy your friends and family a Lottery Gift Voucher forChristmas!Give someone you love the chance to win up to £20,000!Complete the form overleaf or buy online at www.pilgrimshospices.orgor call 01227 379741

RECIPIENT’S FULL NAMESHOW ON VOUCHER as (eg Uncle Joe)ADDRESSPlease order your Christmas gift vouchers byWednesday 11 December 2013Pilgrims Hospices Lottery Christmas giftvouchers are available for any value you choose– from a minimum of £5.Just tell us the name and address of the personreceiving your gift (who must be at least 16years old) and we will do the rest.We will send the gift voucher to you, in acomplimentary Christmas card, ready for youto send or give with your Christmas wishes toyour family and friends.At just £1 per number per week, £5 will buya lottery number for five weeks - that’s fivechances of winning the top prize of £2,000or any one of the 106 other prizes from ourweekly prize fund of £3,500. While yournumber is in the lottery you could also win ourweekly rollover which can reach £20,000!Christmas gift lottery numbers will be enteredin the draw for the first time on Friday 27December 2013.Please print clearly (you can photocopy this form, enclose a list of names or phone our office for more forms)FROM – FULL NAMESHOW ON VOUCHER as (eg Uncle Joe)ADDRESSNatwest, left, andAsda, right, aregetting on boardwith a range ofevents in the highstreet. Wilkinsonstores are also firmsupporters.Our 2013 community partners...stars!Thank you to the dozens of businessesand individuals who have chosen PilgrimsHospices as their charity of the year in 2013 –we are so glad to have their support. Here arejust a few of the fun ways they are helping us.EMAIL ADDRESSPOSTCODEPHONE NUMBERPOSTCODEI am paying by cash cheque (made payable to Pilgrims Hospices) Credit / debit card (complete details below)or phone the lottery office on 01227 379741Please debit my credit or debit card for £(long number on the front) Signature DATEGettingtogether for asporting eventis a fun wayto support.Riders line upfor the Divas onWheels ladiescycling eventwhich wassponsored bylocal companyBikeTart.Supporting can help raise yourbusiness profile. The Stagecoachteam’s latest activity running a parkand ride for Ashford’s summer fairattracted hundreds of people.security code valid from expires(last three digits onthe back of the card)issue no. (if present)/ /Pilgrims Hospices Lottery, 56 London Road, Canterbury CT2 8JAOFFICE USE ONLYThe team from Sainsbury’s StDunstan’s Canterbury meetingand greeting at PH CanterburySummer Fair in the sunshine.Events involving cake are particularly popular!Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is registered under the Data Protection Act. Pilgrims Hospices Lottery holdsinformation about its players on computer to make the weekly draw. Your name and address will not be disclosedto any other organisation but we may, from time-to-time, send you news about Pilgrims Hospices and informationabout events. If you would prefer not to receive this information, please tick this boxPilgrims Hospices in East Kent is registered with the Gambling Commission www.gamblingcommission.gov.ukWant to get involved? Choosing Pilgrims as your charity for 2014 iseasy! Our fundraising teams can help you promote your events andwill be happy to talk about how the money raised would be used.Email eastkent@pilgrimshospices.org in the first instance.11

Groups offer Pilgrims carecloser to patients’ homesHand massage, arts andcrafts and a chance to chatover a cup of tea: a group ofHerne Bay residents have founda new source of support right inthe heart of their community.Pilgrims Hospices hassuccessfully launched anoutreach group which meetseach Monday at St AndrewsChurch Hall, Hampton PierAvenue. The drop-in sessionis free to attend for patients,carers and families coping withlife-limiting illness.Associate Practitioner Wendy Bartlett-Smith facilitates the group, which has a coreof around 12 regulars at the moment and isready to welcome more.She said: “We offer support and advice topatients as well as their family and carers.It’s a very informal group. We welcomeeverybody and people can drop by to joinin as they want, there are no boundaries.People who come week on week tend tobecome friends – you can take part in whatyou want and talk completely openly.”Associate Practitioner Wendy Bartlett-Smith with Herne Bay patients.Outreach groups are now establishedin Deal, Dover and Herne Bay.Here is what they have to offer ourpatients, carers and familiesPatient Leonard Saunders says attendingoutreach has been completely different to howhe imagined: “I’ve only been in the hospiceonce, and twice to outreach. It’s been brillianthere, not what I expected. I was under theimpression you only go to the hospice whenyou are on your last legs – but it’s not like that!“I’ve come here with an open mind andit’s been a great experience. A hospicenurse attends the group every fortnight,giving patients the chance to approachinformally and ask questions they may have.Complementary therapy sessions are offeredfree every week, from aromatherapy tomassage and reiki.”In Deal, outreach programmes have beensupporting patients and families from thetown and the surrounding villages for thepast two years.Left: Hand massage is one of the complemenarytherapies on offer at Herne Bay.There are now four established programmes inDeal: Every Friday, between 9.30am and 1pm,the town’s Pilgrims outreach group meets atDealability in Victoria Road.It is open to Pilgrims Hospices patients andcarers and offers exercise sessions, creative artsand complementary therapy as well as gainingimportant mutual support from the group. Theyare led by Pilgrims associate practitioners andtailored to the needs of the group.A clinic for counselling and specialist nursingis held at Golf Road Centre, in Golf Road, onWednesdays. This offers patients and carers thechance to talk with a counsellor experienced inpalliative care as well as symptom managementwhile nursing care advice is available from aspecialist palliative nurse.The Golf Road centre also hostscomplementary therapy sessions for Pilgrimspatients and carers on alternate Friday afternoons.Across town, our patient and familysupport group meets on the last Tuesdayof the month, in theafternoon, at Dealabilityin Victoria Road.This is open toPilgrims patients andtheir families providingthe opportunity todiscuss issues whichare important to them,invite speakers ofinterest and take part inrelaxation sessions. The group isorganised by a Pilgrims counsellor andassociate practitioner.If you or a family member mightbenefit from any of the sessionshere, please call Mary Sacketton 01843 233934 for the Dealgroups, or Maureen Griffin on01227 459700 for Herne Bayand Dover groupsA patient at Deal outreach enjoys gentle massage.In Dover, the outreach group meets from9.30am to 1pm every Friday at the PhoenixRailway Social Club inCrabble Hill, Dover, forpatients and carers.The longest runningof our outreach groups,it has meant thatpatients can reducethe number of trips toCanterbury for help,advice and support.Associate PractitionerKathleen Griffin leads the group. Shesaid: “What has been wonderful is the waypatients and carers have taken the lead onwhat they find most helpful. Theclub offers a welcoming and socialplace where it’s easy for everyoneto relax and enjoy each otherscompany.“We give information abouthospice services, arrange creativeactivities and complementarytherapies to aid relaxation. Newmembers are very welcome to jointhe group.”Left: Arm exercise for members at Deal.12 13

We never know what treasures may turn up in our 34 shops. Here, Head of RetailHeather Sawney talks about some of the most recent ‘precious surprises’ to havebeen donated – one with a link to cult 1960s TV show The AvengersMaking the most of donated‘precious surprises’We are continually surprised by peoples’amazing donations and what we mayfind in a carrier bag or black sack. Recentlyin our warehouse we opened a bag, sorted afew towels and sheets and then revealed….a1900s crepe de chine bottle green dress andthen, with one more rummage – vintageIrish dance dresses, complete with charms –absolutely exquisite!Other recent donations into our MargateFrocks ‘N’ Stock shop, have included anEdwardian Parisian ostrichfeather fan, with goldmonogram in fantasticcondition and madeby world renownedfan makersGoossens Frere &Soeur. The fan wasin its original boxand when opened,you could stillsmell the powderthat would be usedto ‘dress’ the fan.One very kinddonor handed us abox and we revealedthe most incredible fullybeaded ‘flapper’ dress; the weightis extraordinary and it shimmers in the light.We need to treat such donationscarefully. We research and study the items,photographing them for posterity. We thenlook to achieve the best price that we can;ensuring the item is recognised for its worthand that Pilgrims Hospices has made themost of the generous donation.A black dress, part made with netting, wasfound in one of our shops by a colleague.It had been designed by John Bates, whoproduced clothing under the Jean Varonlabel. He designed during the mid 1960s,creating costumes for Diana Rigg, a star ofThe Avengers.You may get a little chilly wearing acrocheted bra and suspenders, createdunder the label of ‘John J Roussel France’but you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking theyhold a place in history – at the Victoria &Albert Museum to be exact! Unfortunatelyfor the museum it hasonly the bra – but wewill be looking for acollector for our set.Whatever yourdonation, wealways ensurethat it raises asmuch as it can forPilgrims Hospices.Pictured: TopEdwardian ostrichfeather fan, left JeanVaron designed dressand, right, beaded1920s ‘flapper’ dress.Shop opens witha civic flourishCustomers surged intoPilgrims Hospices new shopin Sandgate Road, Folkestone,during July when it opened itsdoors for the first time.They quickly found a rangeof attractively priced pre-lovedbargain items in the towncentre shop, located next doorto Debenhams.The new store was openedby Folkestone Town Mayor Cllr Roger Westand his wife Pat, the Mayoress. They cut a blueribbon across the doorway with the Chairmanof Pilgrims Trustees Dr Richard Morey andseveral volunteers who work there.Head of Pilgrims retail Heather Sawneysaid: “The place looks fabulous and we lookforward to welcoming many customers insearch of pre-loved items. In the near futurewe plan to add an upstairs floor sellingvintage goods and other classic style items.”A 3km dusk stroll or 5km run around the city wallsand streets of CanterburySaturday 26th October 2013, Dane John Gardens5:45pm walk/ 7:30pm runRegister at www.pilgrimshospices.org or 01227 812621Pilgrims Hospices in east Kent is a company limited by guarantee. Registered office: 56 London Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8JA.Registered as a company in England No: 2000560. Registered Charity No 29396814 15

Pilgrims is“part of ourcommunity”Since Canterbury’s Lord Mayor Cllr Heather Taylor lost her father,Robin, 12 years ago Pilgrims has been a charity close to her heartPictured: Day hospice patient, Geoffrey Willis with Lord Mayor of Canterbury Cllr Heather Taylor.My Dad was against I always said I would pay lovely, caring people.going to the back the care they gave.” Some have very sadhospice when he foundout he was ill,” saysHeather who grew up inSturry near Canterbury.As Mayor, Heather hashonoured this pledge,attending hospicefundraisers at everystories that brought tearsto my eyes but theircheerful attitude makesfor a lovely atmosphere.“He thought theyou come to die, but thatopportunity.for official Mayoralhospice was just a placecouldn’t be further fromShe even posedphotographs sporting a“It’s not allsolemn, there’sthe truth.”suit from a Pilgrims shop.Robin came to“I always go to thelots of lifeCanterbury hospice hospice shop in Hernehere too”where the team offers Bay,” she explained. “I’dholistic services fromcomplimentary therapyand specialist palliativecare to arts activities.“Dad found he loved it,especially the day centrewhere he got involvedand made new friends.”When Robin passedaway the hospicecontinued support forHeather’s family. “My sonwas still young and thestaff really helped him.looked everywhere for anoutfit, then I popped intothe Pilgrims shop and itwas hanging on a rail!”The Lady Mayoress,Heather’s sister-in-lawLinda Taylor, is alsosupporting us. Shenamed Pilgrims as one oftwo Mayoress’ charitiesfor her year and has madeseveral official visits to seepatients and staff.Said Linda: “I’ve metDay hospice patient,Geoffrey Willis enjoyedmeeting the pair and said:“Having this link enablesus to provide a betterpicture to others of whathappens at the hospice.”Heather hopes she canraise awareness that thehospice is part of ourcommunity, “It’s not allsolemn, with fun familyevents throughout the year,there’s lots of life here too.”Lil’s labourof loveFor 18 years, Lil Smith has cycled round her homeof Minster collecting for Pilgrims Hospices Lottery.At 88 she has hardly a grey hair and is as passionateas ever about volunteering – she shares her secrets!Every inch of Lil’s house is devotedto her volunteering. On her tablepink knitting for a fair, cupboards holdcollecting tins, in the porch, freshlydelivered donations. “I had to get anextra shed for all the raffle prizes,” shesays. “And that’s full now!”Her involvement began when Lil’sneighbour needed driving to the localhospice. “I offered,” she recalls. “butthought, ‘what am I doing this for? It’ll bedepressing’. It wasn’t though. As I walkedin I was so impressed. It was so peaceful,such a happy place.”Lil spotted a leaflet about Pilgrimslottery and asked for information andbefore she knew it she had her first roundas a collector. Over the years Lil estimatesshe’s raised a staggering £80,000 throughcollecting and fundraising. Her tips?“You’ve got to be friendly. Whenpeople ask me how long a round takesI always say ‘it’s an hour round, but it’lltake you four’. You need to mix withpeople, have a laugh.”As well ascollecting, Lil hasheld countless coffeemornings, sellingknitting, holdingraffles – anything tosupport the charity.“Theknowledgewe’re helpingpeople keepsus going”“I don’t miss an opportunity! Everyonein the village knows what I do and theyare so generous.”By Lil’s side is friend Esther, whoshe met on her round. They have beeninseparable since. “I’m proud of whatwe do, we work very hard, getting up atthe crack of dawn for coffee mornings,collecting in all weathers, but it’s wellworth it. The knowledge we’re helpingpeople keeps us going.”Pilgrims Hospices Lottery costs just £1 per week and gives you the chance of winningweekly or rollover prizes. Thanks to the east Kent community it contributes over £500,000each year to help fund care for local people. Find out how to help or play our16 www.canterbury.gov.uk/ladymayoresslottery by visiting www.pilgrimshospices.org or phoning 01227 379741.17

Five minutes withvolunteer AndrewAsking AndrewFrame whyhe volunteers forPilgrims, his wifeMargaret chipsin: “He has lots ofenergy he needssomething tochannel it into.”Born in London,he jokes he’s still a‘DFL’ (Down FromLondon) but has been in Chestfield, nearWhitstable, for six years. Following 12years as an NHS podiatrist, and 21 yearsin quality control for British Gas, he cameto Pilgrims, after retirement, as a driver forpatients.“I have the benefit of experience andtime to give,” he says. His volunteeringhas grown to include maintenance for theAnn Robertson Centre for education andtraining, a role he was proud to acceptbut as he talks he reveals he does a lotmore behind the scenes.Meeting people he knows in town,he takes the opportunity to ask forraffle prizes, puts up banners for events,ferries collecting tins about and pitchesin at countless fundraising events – allwhile finding time for his family, threegrandchildren included.“I enjoy the contact with people,” heexplains. “I have a rapport with everyoneand I am really trusted. We are all workingfor the same goal, to help the patient.”At home with a leg injury, Andrew isbusy preparing labels for December’sTrees of Love event.At the end of the interview, his postarrives. In it is a get well card from Pilgrims.Andrew places it on the mantlepiece, nowfull of messages. He says. “You know, it’sgreat to be part of a team.”If you would like to volunteer, pleaseemail eastkent@pilgrimshospices.org withyour details.Two years ago, Barry Dunlop was collectinghis wife Sheila after her session as volunteerreceptionist at Pilgrims Hospice Ashford whenhe saw the sorry state of a wildlife garden andpond in the far corner of the site.Realising it was in urgent need of sometender, loving care Barry quickly agreed a workschedule to clean up the aquatic feature andrestore some order to the place.Now, the revitalized garden is recognized asa calming haven in which nature can thrive aswell as being a place where patients and familiescan enjoy the outdoors beyond the hospice’smore formal gardens. As we write, Kent WildlifeTrust is considering the wildlife garden for aprestigious award.Barry has had considerable help along theway – he quickly realized it wasn’t a job for justone person. Clearing the pond became a projectreadily adopted by volunteers of the Green Gymat nearby Singleton Environment Centre.Barry said: “In those early days I was chestdeep in the pond trying to get weeds anddecaying greenery out so I was very happy whenthe Green Gym team stepped in – a group of 10at a time would turn up and they made a greatdeal of difference.“So many people have kindly given their timeto cut back and tidy up greenery, plant moreflowers, lay paths, coppice the trees – we nowregularly have bags of logs for sale – and go onto help raise money to pay for materials.”The garden is home to the hospice’smemorial brick pathway so it’s appropriate thatTranquil garden is abuzzing place for wildlifevisitors can enjoy somewhere to sit quietlyif they wish. To that end, Barry has ensuredthere are wooden benches installed – oneof which is beneath a bower formed by thebranch of a tree.Earlier this year, volunteer Mike Hardernorganised a masked ball in Folkestone whichraised £2,000 to buy a summerhouse. Sinceits arrival in July it has proved to be a hit withpatients who, if they wish, can relax there oruse it as a studio in which to paint pictures ofthe colourful scenery before them.That vista is filled now with field poppies,sunflowers, meadow grass and corn flowers,to name but a few, with bees, butterflies andother insects populating the garden. This isdespite the local rabbit population decidingthat 50 newly planted primroses were toogood to resist – they munched their waythrough the lot in the space of a weekend!Barry added: “Before I became avolunteer, I had worked on building sitesall my life so meeting people at the hospicehas been a complete contrast. I starteddoing a few hours a week but I’m nowhere most days. I’ve learnt so much aboutcommunicating and understanding people’sdifferent needs too.”If you would like to join Barry in helpingmaintain the wildlife garden, please contactPilgrims Hospice Ashford on 01233 504100.Volunteer gardeners are also being soughtat Pilgrims Hospice Thanet which can becontacted on 01843 233920.18 19

• Spectrum: a night of musicDate: Thursday 19 SeptemberTime: 7.30-9pmFeaturing young musiciansfrom St Edmunds’ School.Venue: St Edmund’s SchoolHall, Canterbury• Thanet Beaver Scouts 5k WalkDate: Saturday 28 SeptemberVenue: St Nicholas to EppleBay, Birchington• Hospice Care WeekDate: Monday 7-Sunday 13OctoberEvents marking this nationalweek including an exhibitionof patients art work in StDunstan’s Church, Canterbury• Charity BallDate: Saturday 19 OctoberTime: 6pm-midnightVenue: Broome Park, CanterburyRoad, Barham CT4 6QX• SwimathonDate: Saturday 19 OctoberVenue: Hartsdown pool, MargatePerry Court Apple FairDate: Sat 19 and Sun 20 OctoberTime: 10am-5pmTraditional fair: homemadeproduce for sale, from applecrisps to cakes. PopularPilgrims tombola and more.Venue: Perry Court Farm, Wye• Will-writing fortnightDate: Monday 21 October-Friday 1 NovemberWrite or update your Will – inassociation with local solicitors– see pages six and seven.Join in a Pilgrimsevent 2013/2014• Light Up The CityDate: Saturday 26 OctoberTime: 5.45pm walk/7.30pm runA 3km dusk stroll or 5km runaround the city of Canterbury.Venue: starts Dane JohnGardens, Canterbury• Elham Christmas MarketDate: Wednesday 30 OctoberTime: 6pm-9pm, opening at5.30pm for disabled visitorsVenue: Elham Village Hall• Lady Mayoress’s Golf DayDate: Sunday 3 NovemberTime: Starts 9amVenue: Canterbury Golf Club,Littlebourne Rd, Canterbury,• The Knicker LadyDate: Saturday 9 NovemberTime: Reception 7pmEntertainment fromfashion historian RosemaryHawthorne, with receptionand dinner. See story page 10.Venue: Canterbury Cathedral• Quiz NightDate: Wed 13 NovemberTime: 7.30pmEnjoy a quiz night in The Hoy.Teams of up to six, £5 includesa light supper.Venue: The Hoy Bar andKitchen, Margate• Ashford Christmas FairDate: Saturday 16 November10am-4pm: Christmascrafts, gifts and goodiesfor sale. Lucky dip, Santa’sgrotto. Venue: NortonKnatchbull School, HytheRoad, Ashford• Rat Pack EveningDate: Friday 15 NovemberTime: Doors open at 7pmFeaturing Anthony Adamsas Frank Sinatra, Jim Whitleyas Sammy Davis Jnr, NeilDuncan as Dean Martin.Tickets £40 include threecourse meal.Venue: Winter Gardens,Margate• Canterbury Christmas FairDate: Saturday 30 NovemberTime: 11am-3pmVenue: Pilgrims Hospice, 56London Road, Canterbury• Thanet Christmas FairDate: Saturday 7 DecemberTime: 11am until 3pmCakes, handicrafts,homemade pickles, books,tombola, raffle.Venue: Thanet Hospice dayservices, Ramsgate Road,Margate• Trees of Love ServicesDate: Saturday 14 DecemberTime: 6pm at all threehospices.Come together in thegrounds of each hospice tosing carols and rememberloved ones.Venues: Canterbury, Thanetand Ashford hospices.• Treecycling, Ashford BoroughDate: Saturday 11 andSunday 12 January 2014Our popular Christmas treecollection is back again, thistime taking in the entireAshford Borough.Full details @ www.pilgrimshospices.org@PilgrimsHospiceLike us on Facebook